NFL Linemen Stuns Fans By Suddenly Opting Out Of A Super Bowl Season
One thing was apparent to anyone that watched the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominate the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV — the Chiefs needed some help on the offensive line. Patrick Mahomes spent the night running for his life, and Chief's fans couldn't help but wonder what could've been. After all, one of the linemen from their previous Super Bowl season, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, had decided to sit out of the 2020 season. Fans were quick to accuse him of giving up on his teammates — then they saw he was truly a hero,
Getting the Band Back Together
Prior to the 2020 season, which saw the Chiefs get blown out in the Super Bowl, Kansas City players and fans knew they were going to miss Laurent Duvernay-Tardif out on the field. Fresh off their championship, the Chiefs were eager to keep their Super Bowl squad together for another playoff run — but Laurent announced he had other plans.
Another Passion
For Laurent, adding another Super Bowl ring to his collection wasn't exactly his top priority, though his pretense may have helped Mahomes and the Chiefs play a more consistent game on offense. Getting paid millions of dollars to play guard for the defending champs was undoubtedly a pretty sweet gig, but ever since he was a child, Laurent had another calling.
Dr. Duvernay-Tardif
Medicine. From a young age Laurent dreamed of becoming a doctor, with football being just a hobby for the Montreal, Quebec native. Yet it wasn't until his time at McGill University that his hobby began looking like a career path in and of itself.
Unintentional Superstar
After switching from defensive line to guard, Laurent quickly became one of the most dominant players in the country, making short work of every pass rusher in his path. Still, medical school remained the priority for the young Quebecer, leading him to have a pretty unusual college experience.
